Star, ID Cost Of Living

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-24

Cost Of Living In Star, ID Summary

Cost of living in Star research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Star is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

  • The cost of living index in Star is 113, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Star is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • Star ranks as the #27 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.

  • Star ranks as the #3,948 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.

  • The median home value in Star is $581,155.

  • The median income in Star is $91,318.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
113
Star's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Star, ID?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Star has an overall cost of living index of 113, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Star has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Idaho's index of 94.

The standard of living in Star ranks as #27 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Star ranks as the #6 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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27 out of 33
In Idaho
3,948 out of 6,489
In America

Star Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Star. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Star is 104.

  • The Groceries index in Star is 103.

  • The Health index in Star is 101.

  • The Housing index in Star is 142.

  • The Transportation index in Star is 109.

  • The Utilities index in Star is 82.

Living Expense Star Idaho National Average
Overall 113 94 100
Services 104 99 100
Groceries 103 103 100
Health 101 98 100
Housing 142 86 100
Transportation 109 103 100
Utilities 82 86 100
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Star Cost of Living Vs. ID

Star, ID Housing Cost Breakdown

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2019-2023. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Star is $581,155.

  • The Median Rent in Star is $1,622.

  • The Median Income in Star is $91,318.

  • The Home Value To Income in Star is 6.4x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Star is 0.21x.

Statistic Star Idaho United States
Median Home Value $581,155 $468,436 $303,400
Median Rent $1,622 $1,150 $1,348
Median Income $91,318 $74,636 $78,538
Home Value To Income 6.4x 6.3x 3.9x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.21x 0.18x 0.21x
$581,155
Median Home Value
$1,622
Median Rent
$91,318
Median Income

Star, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Star Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Star Idaho
Shampoo $1.21 $1.28
Movie $11.6 $12.13
Bowling $18.53 $18
Haircut $27.88 $24.26
Beauty Salon $41.57 $45.56

Detailed Star Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Star Idaho
Ground Beef $5.96 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.46 $1.57
Milk $4.91 $4.67
Potatoes $4.57 $4.93
Pizza $11.56 $12.09
Beer $10.59 $10.41
Toothpaste $4.22 $3.7

Detailed Star Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Star Idaho
Optometrist $152.62 $125.68
Doctor $150.9 $135.78
Dentist $97.0 $113.29

Detailed Star Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Star Idaho
Gasoline $3.6 $3.46
Tire Balancing $75.93 $59.92

Detailed Star Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Star Idaho
All Electricity $154.2 $193.99
Phone $176.97 $192.25

Star SnackAbility

6
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
8

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Star

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Star. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Pine Bluff, AR has a cost of living index of 86, 0.8x Star.

  • Monticello, AR has a cost of living index of 79, 0.7x Star.

  • Stuttgart, AR has a cost of living index of 88, 0.8x Star.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Star
Pine Bluff, AR 40,436 86 0.8x
Monticello, AR 8,320 79 0.7x
Stuttgart, AR 8,060 88 0.8x
White Hall, AR 5,520 99 0.9x
Warren, AR 5,342 76 0.7x

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